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Monika M. Elling

Monika M. Elling
Chief Marketing Officer

Founded by Monika Elling, Patria Wine Imports provides top-notch branding and strategic market access programs, with a special focus on Hungarian wines for the American market.  Through commitment, experience, and expertise, Patria builds long-standing relationship with customers and the media on multiple levels.

After graduating from Rutgers University, Monika began working at the Saatchi & Saatchi subsidiary William Esty & Company in New York.  This was followed by a period on the publishing side for LEADERS and RACQUET MAGAZINE, where she was Director of Advertising. After a successful stint in advertising and publishing, Monika went on to head up the Hungarian American Chamber of Commerce at the request of the first freely elected Hungarian government in 1992.  Her primary role was to facilitate market promotion, trade and investment development with the senior management of leading multi-national corporations.  In 1999 as the CEO of Global Advisory Networks Consulting, she continued to work with business and political leaders around the world.

Monika's work as Global Marketing Director of Monarchia Wines began in 2001 as she was tasked with launching the company in the United States. Following a merger in 2004 the company became known as Monarchia Matt International (MMI), and listed brands from the leading wine producing regions of the world. Monika took on the role of Chief Marketing Officer of MMI until she launched her new company.

Through the building of these entities, Monika utilizes all aspects of international marketing and diplomacy in and around the wine trade. It is these skills, coupled with a passion for fine wines, which she brings to each and every client at Patria Wine Imports.